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Form of workWestern Health is seeking a suitably qualified, highly motivated and dynamic Senior Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Clinician to join our multidisciplinary team at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre (DPFC), a maximum-security women’s prison in Melbourne’s West. The role will involve the oversight and provision of evidence based AOD interventions, including administration of the AOD – Health group programs, harm reduction interventions, assessment and treatment planning, and collaboration with other services providers both within and external to the Primary Health Services at DPFC.
The Senior AOD Clinician role will leadership in developing the knowledge and confidence staff Health Services staff to identify and respond appropriately to AOD presentations within the custodial setting.
On 1 July, 2023 the delivery of primary healthcare transitioned from the current service provider to Western Health. The multidisciplinary team will provide holistic and interconnected service provision to patients at DPFC. Successful applicants will be on boarded during the transition period for orientation and training including additional training to support the delivery of culturally appropriate, trauma informed, gender affirming care for all patients including priority cohorts.
This role presents a significant opportunity for both clinicians seeking to gain experience in custodial settings as part of their career development, as well as for people committed working with marginalised and vulnerable cohorts in this complex setting.
To be Successful in this Role, you will:
- Have skill and experience working with consumers across the full spectrum of presenting AOD care needs, including skills in assessment, crisis intervention, groupwork and counselling, relapse prevention and recovery focussed principles in a brief intervention framework
- Be passionate about providing high quality person-centred and evidence-based – and have a strong interest in driving model of care and service delivery change forconsumers with AOD-related care needs
- Have experience and interest in clinical supervision and mentorship and more broadly to a multidisciplinary team
- Bring a sense of calm and stability in a dynamic and developing clinical setting
- Contribute flexibly, creatively and enthusiastically to initiatives for ongoing improvement
About Us
Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies
